Barren Ground in Saint Helena
Destination Guide Saint Helena

Saint Helena

Saint Helena, named after Saint Helena of Constantinople, is an island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (by mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502.

Located at -15.95, -5.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Barren Ground, Saint Helena

Barren Ground is a settlement at the western end of the island of Saint Helena, north west of Blue Hill. It is administratively part of Blue Hill, but is locally seen as a distinct place.

Located at -15.9803, -5.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Populated places in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Blue Hill, Saint Helena

Blue Hill is a hill and one of eight districts of the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, located in the west and southwest of the island. Its main settlement, with the location of the community centre, is Blue Hill Village. The district also includes the settlements Barren Ground, Head o' Wain, Woodlands, Thompson's Wood, Broad Bottom, and the new housing areas High Hill and Burnt Rock/Horse Pasture.

Located at -15.9636, -5.74528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of Saint Helena, Populated places in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Paul's, Saint Helena

St. Paul's is a dispersed area of settlement in the central part of the island of Saint Helena, and is a district of the island. In 2008 the district had a population of 795, compared to a population of 908 in 1998. This makes it more populous than the capital of the island, Jamestown. It is named after the Anglican St Paul's Cathedral, which is located there, and also within the district is Plantation House, the Governor's official residence.

Located at -15.9514, -5.7225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Districts of Saint Helena, Populated places in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Sandy Bay, Saint Helena

Sandy Bay is a bay on the island of Saint Helena and a district of the island. In 2008 the district had a population of 205, compared to a population of 254 in 1998. The northern, inland part of the district is an area of disperse settlement, of which the main settlement is Bamboo Hedge. Sandy Bay gives its name to the valley that leads down to the bay and to a small island in the bay.

Located at -15.983, -5.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Saint Helena, Geography of Saint Helena

Plantation House (Saint Helena)

Plantation House is the official residence of the Governor of Saint Helena. It is located 2 miles to the south of the capital, Jamestown, on the island of Saint Helena.

Located at -15.9555, -5.7208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Grade I listed buildings in Saint Helena, Politics of Saint Helena, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Official residences, Properties of the East India Company, Houses completed in 1792

Saint Paul's Cathedral (Saint Helena)

Saint Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral church on the island of St Helena and is part of the Diocese of St Helena. It is located approximately 2 miles south of Jamestown in the district of St Paul's. It replaced "the Country Church" which existed from the early days of St Helenian colonisation in the late 17th century. Building work on the new church began in 1850, was completed in 1851 and the church became the cathedral in 1859 when the Diocese of St Helena was established.

Located at -15.9568, -5.7203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in Saint Helena, Anglican cathedrals in Africa, Churches completed in 1851, Anglican congregations established in the 17th century, Parishes of Saint Helena, Grade I listed buildings in Saint Helena

South-west Saint Helena Important Bird Area

The South-west Saint Helena Important Bird Area is a 45 km tract of land covering about 37% of the island of Saint Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. It has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports several colonies oif breeding seabirds, including the Red-billed Tropicbird, as well as habitat of the endemic, and critically endangered, Saint Helena Plover.

Located at -15.9833, -5.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Important Bird Areas of Saint Helena, Geography of Saint Helena